Service for Sight
Our Philanthropy...
Our philanthropy, Service for Sight, supports the five schools founded by Delta Gammas and other North American organizations that provide access and advocacy for people in the blind or visually impaired community or who promote sight preservation and conservation. This philanthropy has been at the heart of the Delta Gamma mission since 1936 when a member who was blind, Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron, petitioned to adopt “Aid to the Blind” as our official philanthropy.
Delta Gamma Schools for Children with Visual Impairments:
⚓︎ Blind Children's Center, Los Angeles, CA
⚓︎ Foundation for Blind Children, Phoenix, AZ
⚓︎Anchor Center for Blind Children, Denver, CO
⚓︎Children's Center for Visually Impaired, Kansas City, KS
⚓︎Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments, St. Louis, MO
Giving Back Locally
Our local philanthropy is Aggie Guide Dogs. In addition to raising money through our philanthropic events, Delta Gammas perform many other local service projects which allow us to give back to a community that is always so willing to open its arms to our sorority and college students. Some local community service we participate in as a chapter include:
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Dog Walking at Aggieland Humane Society
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Volunteering at Von's Vision
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Making occluders for local elementary school vision testing
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Making dog toys for Aggie Guide Dogs
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Highway cleanups
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A variety of canned food and toy drives
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Volunteering at local school fairs and festivals
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Making holiday cards for residents at Langford Retirement Home
I am so thankful to be a part of something much bigger than myself through Delta Gamma and their support of Service for Sight! The Delta Gamma Foundation puts such a large emphasis on educating the world and our members about visual impairment, as well as pushes us to be advocates for the blind and visually impaired. It is an honor to be able to work alongside these people, to be able to learn their stories, and to be their greatest supporter when they need it most. Being a part of Delta Gamma has stirred up my heart for service so deeply, and I am so thankful that I get to serve with my sisters while we impact the lives of others together - it is an amazing opportunity and a gift that I will forever be thankful for!